Kartikeya, from a Kalighat album
The image depicts a man with yellow skin, black hair, and a mustache. He wears a red hat with white lines, a necklace, and a dhoti. The dhoti is white with a blue section in the middle and black shoes. His upper body is bare except for arm bands with red and orange stripes. He holds a weapon in his right hand. The background features dark green foliage and a beige backdrop. The man stands with one leg slightly bent.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 551 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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